LA REINA
Latest: PASS
September 16, 2025
Address
80 BENNINGTON ST
East Boston, MA 02128
Inspection History
54 inspections
23 failures
License
License #21460
Last inspected: September 16, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
September 16, 2025
at 5:43 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Several prepared food items without labeling in the walk-in unit and the other refrigerated unit across. Provide. | 590.004/4-501.17-PF - Warewashing E...
FAIL
August 28, 2025
at 3:29 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Several prepared food items without labeling in the walk-in unit and the other refrigerated unit across. Provide. | 590.004/4-501.17-PF - Warewashing E...
PASS
January 10, 2025
at 6:02 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Buckets of food stored on walk in floor / Discontinue and elevate at least 6" off of floor | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Condensor fan co...
FAIL
December 27, 2024
at 4:30 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Buckets of food stored on walk in floor / Discontinue and elevate at least 6" off of floor | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Condensor fan co...
PASS
June 13, 2024
at 4:18 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-403.11-P - Reheating for Hot Holding (P): Rice at hot holding unit registered 93F Unit 176F. PIC stated they put it there 30 minutes ago without re-heating it first and moved it to the stove top to reheat immediatley to 165F. Ensure ...
FAIL
June 6, 2024
at 3:09 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-403.11-P - Reheating for Hot Holding (P): Rice at hot holding unit registered 93F Unit 176F. PIC stated they put it there 30 minutes ago without re-heating it first and moved it to the stove top to reheat immediatley to 165F. Ensure ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 3, 2024
at 8:23 PM
0 violations
PASS
September 22, 2023
at 4:11 PM
0 violations
PASS
January 11, 2023
at 6:29 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-301.12-C - Manual Warewashing Sink Compartment Requirements (C): Glassware is used for serving beverages attach scrub brushes at the bottom of the 3 bay sink compartments for proper washing | L1 - : Please make payment for the 2023 hea...
FAIL
January 3, 2023
at 5:54 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-301.12-C - Manual Warewashing Sink Compartment Requirements (C): Glassware is used for serving beverages attach scrub brushes at the bottom of the 3 bay sink compartments for proper washing | L1 - : Please make payment for the 2023 hea...
PASS
June 22, 2022
at 5:56 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 6, 2022
at 4:46 PM
1 violation
L1 - : 2022 health permit has not been paid for / Please make payment ASAP
PASS
August 18, 2021
at 5:25 PM
5 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Retrain staff with regard to proper warewashing. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stattion not set up. Observed wipes wet on counters. Store prop...
FAIL
August 11, 2021
at 6:20 PM
5 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Retrain staff with regard to proper warewashing. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stattion not set up. Observed wipes wet on counters. Store prop...
PASS
February 17, 2021
at 7:36 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Some food items placed on the floor inside walk-in unit. Elevate properly. | 590.003/3-403.11-P - Reheating for Hot Holding (P): Hot Holding Unit- Refried Beans 112F...
FAIL
February 10, 2021
at 7:57 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Some food items placed on the floor inside walk-in unit. Elevate properly. | 590.003/3-403.11-P - Reheating for Hot Holding (P): Hot Holding Unit- Refried Beans 112F...
PASS
August 28, 2020
at 5:11 PM
6 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No current Allergen Awarness Certificate (expired). Provide. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths solution without any sanitizer level. Set up pr...
FAIL
August 18, 2020
at 6:36 PM
6 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No current Allergen Awarness Certificate (expired). Provide. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths solution without any sanitizer level. Set up pr...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 17, 2019
at 6:46 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Pot of food stored on the floor of walk in / Elevate at least 6" off of floor. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Walk in ceiling with visible...
PASS
January 14, 2019
at 6:51 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Chicken in hot holding 116F / Provide proper hot holding temperatures at all times. Chicken will be re-heated. | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Whole chicken thawing in stagnant water / Discontinue and properl...
FAIL
January 3, 2019
at 6:41 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Chicken in hot holding 116F / Provide proper hot holding temperatures at all times. Chicken will be re-heated. | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Whole chicken thawing in stagnant water / Discontinue and properl...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 26, 2018
at 2:42 PM
1 violation
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Hand sink faucet leaking / Repair
PASS
October 30, 2017
at 3:37 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Raw Eggs stored above ready to eat foods at the walk-in. Store properly separated. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Metal bawl used to dispense bulk food items in addition to the handled scoops. Di...
FAIL
October 23, 2017
at 3:53 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Raw Eggs stored above ready to eat foods at the walk-in. Store properly separated. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Metal bawl used to dispense bulk food items in addition to the handled scoops. Di...
PASS
August 23, 2016
at 4:30 PM
4 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food containers without proper label. Provide. | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Cooking Line- Beef soup 135F Tripe Soup 131F left out to cool in deep metal cont...
FAIL
August 11, 2016
at 4:41 PM
4 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food containers without proper label. Provide. | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Cooking Line- Beef soup 135F Tripe Soup 131F left out to cool in deep metal cont...
PASS
November 12, 2015
at 7:00 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Update vent hood cleaning sticker
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 2, 2015
at 5:17 PM
5 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Defrost reach in freezer. | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Provide proper procedures for 3 buy sink (wash rinse sanitize). | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide visible thermomet...
FAIL
October 26, 2015
at 3:22 PM
5 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Defrost reach in freezer. | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Provide proper procedures for 3 buy sink (wash rinse sanitize). | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide visible thermomet...
PASS
April 3, 2015
at 3:17 PM
8 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Do not store raw products over ready to eat foods in walk in. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Elevate all food products 6" off floors. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfa...
FAIL
March 18, 2015
at 2:08 PM
8 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Do not store raw products over ready to eat foods in walk in. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Elevate all food products 6" off floors. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfa...
PASS
August 5, 2014
at 5:07 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Seal rusted grease trap. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean frydator and plumbing behind cooking equipment. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean shelving in reach in fr...
FAIL
July 24, 2014
at 2:44 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Seal rusted grease trap. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean frydator and plumbing behind cooking equipment. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean shelving in reach in fr...
PASS
February 10, 2014
at 3:09 PM
8 violations
01-3-201.11 - Approved Source: Keep all shellfish tags on bags and keep for 90 days. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Do not store raw products over ready to eat products in walk in. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cl...
FAIL
January 24, 2014
at 5:07 PM
8 violations
01-3-201.11 - Approved Source: Keep all shellfish tags on bags and keep for 90 days. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Do not store raw products over ready to eat products in walk in. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cl...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2013
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
March 25, 2013
at 3:41 PM
7 violations
12-2-401.11-.12 - Good Hygienic Practices: provide cover for all personal drinks in kitchen. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: remove ice buildup from freezers in basement | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: provide thermometers...
FAIL
March 11, 2013
at 2:38 PM
7 violations
12-2-401.11-.12 - Good Hygienic Practices: provide cover for all personal drinks in kitchen. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: remove ice buildup from freezers in basement | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: provide thermometers...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
July 13, 2012
at 5:12 AM
9 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: keep everything 6 inches off floor of walk in cooler. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: remove ice buildup from freezers in basement | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: provide proper thermomet...
FAIL
June 29, 2012
at 3:47 PM
9 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: keep everything 6 inches off floor of walk in cooler. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: remove ice buildup from freezers in basement | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: provide proper thermomet...
PASS
September 13, 2011
at 5:35 PM
10 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food containers as discussed | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Chef knife on cooking llne stored in-between soiled equipment - Scoops for ice cream being stored in stagnant water...
FAIL
September 6, 2011
at 5:58 PM
0 violations
FAIL
August 30, 2011
at 3:19 PM
10 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food containers as discussed | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Chef knife on cooking llne stored in-between soiled equipment - Scoops for ice cream being stored in stagnant water...
PASS
October 20, 2010
at 2:24 PM
11 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label the outside of all food containers including clear plastic spray bottles to identify product properly | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Re-fried beans are 110F. Hot hold at 140F or above | 03-3-5...
FAIL
October 13, 2010
at 2:13 PM
11 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label the outside of all food containers including clear plastic spray bottles to identify product properly | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Re-fried beans are 110F. Hot hold at 140F or above | 03-3-5...
PASS
February 11, 2010
at 5:56 PM
3 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food containers and clear plastic spray bottles to identify product properly | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained: Personal coats and bags are being stored on top of foods and i...
FAIL
February 4, 2010
at 5:27 PM
3 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food containers and clear plastic spray bottles to identify product properly | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained: Personal coats and bags are being stored on top of foods and i...
PASS
March 30, 2009
at 5:45 PM
8 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food containers to identify product properly. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Eggs stored on top shelf above tortillas. Store an bottom shelf under ready to eat foods. | 13-2-30...
FAIL
March 23, 2009
at 3:42 PM
8 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food containers to identify product properly. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Eggs stored on top shelf above tortillas. Store an bottom shelf under ready to eat foods. | 13-2-30...